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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Scherrer, commanding officer, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, shakes the hand of a maintainer at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. VMFT-401 is the only adversary squadron with the mission to act as the opposing force in simulated air combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Webb, executive officer, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, leads a flight brief at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. VMFT-401 is the only adversary squadron with the mission to act as the opposing force in simulated air combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Webb, executive officer, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, leads a flight brief at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. VMFT-401 is the only adversary squadron with the mission to act as the opposing force in simulated air combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas

U.S. Marines from various units in the Marine Corps participate in a flight brief given by Lt. Col. Michael Webb, executive officer, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. VMFT-401 is the only adversary squadron with the mission to act as the opposing force in simulated air combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Scherrer, commanding officer, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts preflight checks in an F-5N Tiger II at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. VMFT-401 is the only adversary squadron with the mission to act as the opposing force in simulated air combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas

U.S. Navy Lt. Colin Johnson, left, flight surgeon, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 (VMFA-115), Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Scherrer, commanding officer, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct preflight checks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. VMFT-401 is the only adversary squadron with the mission to act as the opposing force in simulated air combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Scherrer, commanding officer, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, enters an F-5N Tiger II at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. VMFT-401 is the only adversary squadron with the mission to act as the opposing force in simulated air combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Scherrer, commanding officer, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, enters an F-5N Tiger II at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. VMFT-401 is the only adversary squadron with the mission to act as the opposing force in simulated air combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Venegas

Flight crew with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve prepared to launch six F/A-18 hornets in support of a training exercise aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

U.S. Marines Sgt. Chancellor Rich, a powerline supervisor with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve performs final pre-flight checks on an F/A-18 hornet before takeoff aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

U.S. Marines Capt. Jared Bramble, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve prepares for flight in an F/A-18 hornet aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

U.S. Marine Sgt. Chancellor Rich, a powerline supervisor with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve performs final pre-flight checks on an F/A-18 hornet before takeoff aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

U.S. Marines Sgt. Chancellor Rich, a powerline supervisor with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve performs final pre-flight checks on an F/A-18 hornet before takeoff aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Flight crew with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve prepared to launch six F/A-18 hornets in support of a training exercise aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Flight crew with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve prepared to launch six F/A-18 hornets in support of a training exercise aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Flight crew with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve prepared to launch six F/A-18 hornets in support of a training exercise aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Flight crew with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve prepared to launch six F/A-18 hornets in support of a training exercise aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Flight crew with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve prepared to launch six F/A-18 hornets in support of a training exercise aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

U.S. Marines Capt. Jared Bramble, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve prepares for flight in an F/A-18 hornet aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, August 24, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in an inter-service exercise with Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 234, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, and the Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing to conduct a long-range strike from Fort Worth to a training range in Yuma, Arizona, spanning over 1000 miles and five flight hours, while evading and maneuvering against F-5N Tiger II’s. The overall mission time, coordination with external agencies, inter-unit and service operability between fellow MAG-41 squadrons and the Air Force, and unfamiliar territory exercised the capabilities of all aircraft and pilots involved.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas